Dogs and cats need to stay busy, but most pets are unemployed—daily they sit at home, chronically bored and waiting for their humans to return from work. To prevent behavior and health problems, our experts recommend physical and mental workouts.

Many pooches show signs of gum disease by the time they’re four years old because they aren’t provided with proper mouth care—and bad breath is often the first sign of a problem. Give your dog regular home checks, and you’ll have a very contented pooch with a dazzling smile.